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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-12-27
strange thinss ON our route. particularly the

strange things on our route. particularly the
natives Who are they7 Where did they
come from and how did they Gomez OF course
we reached conclusions, rs all inexperienced
juvenile travellers do We made all of them
on the western slope of the Cascades come
from China and Japan, and crossed them in
junks and bark canoes in the drift or Japan.
current but we crossed large number oser
st Behring's Strait. and by and through the
Alentian Islands, 80 You can understand bow
easily this troublesome subject Is disposed ofby
us. The great Bancroft, one Of utir grandest
intellects, could not guess any better, we think.
HoweTer,we don't claim the Eastern slope and
the Mississippi Valleys the Atleghanies and tho
Central America States. South America and the
Islands east of the Gulf Of Mexico derived their
first emigrants from that source but that you
may understand our speeulations, we will lo-
cate the primitive pair. the original ancestors
on the lost continent which evidently extended
from the British Islands through the Azores To
South America, etc, etc, sc. wetook short
rest NJ Portland and then on to Albany. % miles
south on the Oregon and California R RI
(Which Is minus 30 miles of eompletion) TO d.
p Masonts ..r-4.7-l .a.H- 6 So r.a-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-12-27
NEW SERIES, VOL. xxi. NO. 30.
.PoETicAG.
Christmas Land


VINO has the key of Christmas land
Where the bonfire shines,
And the holly twines. --
Carolers sing-a merry band
And stars are bright DER that fair strand
Who has the key of Christmas land7
Light are the hearts in Christmas land,
In each group you meet ~ la.
There are faces sweet
Bosoms young and guileless are there,
And brows not yet wrinkled with care
Who has the key of Christmas land7
Dear baby hearts in Christmas land
We want TO be near l- '-
And join in your cheer ais
When the tree with its strange fruit bends,
And You wait for what Santa sends.
Who has the key of Christmas iand5
Love has the key of Christmas land;
Oh, come, cherub love,
With wings like the dove. .r
Spread over hearts thy light of peace,
Sow for a harvest full of Increase
Open the gates of Christttias land.
Open the gates of Christmas land.
There is much to do,
And the days are few; -c. Of
Bid all men set charity free, r
By thy grace let us see there be
Eont of Gods poor In Christmas land.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-12-27
SPIRIT OF JEFFERSON.
oHlnrzsrows, Jny,rnsos cousrr. W. VA:
TUESDAY MORNING, DEcEMBER "a, 1857.
Various items.

Congress will be asked to pass a
law against the adulteration of lard.
A company has been chartered to
erect handsome bridge over the
Great Kanawha river at Charleston,
w. Va. f.r -
An effort is being made to erect in
Baltimore a permanent building large
enough for accommodating national
conventions. s.+
The safe of the treasurer of Bote-
tourt county, Va, in Fincastle, was
broken open and robbed of $500 of
county bonds.
Knabe pianos now occupy the
place of honor in the executive man.
sions at Harrisburg, Pa, and Rich
mond, Va, and also at the White
House at Washington. .e
Two much Importance cannot be
attached to the fact that Laxador
has no superior as family medicine.
For headache, fiatulency, dyspepsia,
nervousness, liver and blood dis
eases. etc., it stands unexcelled.
Price 25 cents package.
AS spirituous liquors will injure
men, so opium or laudanum will
harmfully effect the baby. DR..
Bulls Baby Syrup is the remedy for
the baby. 1t is not Injurious
Price 25 cents.
The committee of the Gettysburg
Battlefield Memorial Association ap-
pointed to select a design and award
a contract for marking the spot where
Gen. Armistead, of Pickett's divi-
sion, fell inside the Federal lines at
the bloody angle, have decided upon
a granite marker four feet high, with
scroll top, bearing in raised, polished
letters the following: Brig. Gen.
Lewis A. Armistead fell here July 2,
1868" 80 o..
Read the testimony of a prominent
citizen of Pawtucket, r. l., under
date of January 16, 1885. II have
no hesitation In recommending DR..
Seth Arnold's Cough Killer for
Coughs and Colds. 1 had not much
faith in it at first, but few doses
cured me of cold and tickling in the
throat. 1t is a wonderful remedy" "
&c. l.. Walker. For sale at all
druggists. Price Csc. SOC. and s1.00
per bottle. -
DIR. Seth sArnold' Sugar Coated
Bilious Pills unequaled for costive-
ness, jaundice, liver troubles. 25c.
The following from an Illinois pa
per is true of the editor of every live
local paper: s. 1t is very little trou-
BILE to tell the editor the name of 8
friend who is visiting you or write il
on postal and send it into the Office
or give any other little item of news
that may come under your notice.
Don't think we don't want such
items, we can nearly always find q
place for them. If you get letter
from some former resident, telling OF
his good or i'll fortune, just come in
and tell us all about it, ten to one it
is an item that will interest many
others as much as it does you. and
you. ought to be willing to share il
with them. But have pity on US and
don't bring in any five column clip
pings. We keep shears of our own. -
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-12-27
a Gift for All.

In order to give all a chance to
test it, and thus be convinced of its
wonderful curative powers, DIR.
Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton, Coughs, and Colds, will be, for
a limited time, given away. This Of
fer is not only liberal but shows an-
bounded faith in the merits of this
great remedy. All who suffer from
Coughs, Colds, Consumption. Asth-
ma, Bronchitis, or any affection Of
Throat, Chest, or Lungs, are espe-
ciaIIy requested to call at Geo. T.
Lights Drug Store and get Trial
Bottle free. Large Bottles 81.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-12-27

Great things have ever hinged on
trifies. The first family difficulty on
record was caused by an apple core1
the last we heard of was the negli-
gence of father to keep up the sup
ply of DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup when
all hands had cold.
Salvation Oil kills pain every time.
For cuts, bruises, sprains, strains,
burns, scalds, and frostbites it is an
infallible cure. Price only 25 cents.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-12-27

At meeting of the State execu-
utive. committee of the Prohibition
party of West Virginia, held in Graf
ton, it was decided to enter the cam
paign in this State;next year with a
full ticket in the field. A represen
tative will be sent to the national con-
vention, and nominations will be
made for State, congressional, Iegis-
lative and local officers. Efforts are
to be taken at once to perfect the or
ganizatton of the party throughout
the state.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-12-27
Renews Her Youth.

Mrs. Phoebe Chesley, Peterson,
Clay Co., Iowa, tells the following
remarkable story, the truth of-which
is vouched for by the residents of the
town! "I am 73 years old, have
been troubled with kidney complaint
and lameness for many years; could
not dress myself without help. Now
1 am free from all pain and sore
ness, and am able to do all my own
housework. owe my thanks to
Electric Bitters for having renewed
my youth, and removed completely
all disease and pain. Try a bottle,
oely SOC. at Geo. T. Lights Drug
Ctore
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-12-27
Settled Consumption Cured.

"Several years ago a severe cold
settled on my lungs. The most pop
ular physician that ever practiced
here attended me for long time but
to no avail. After consultation he
said had settled consumption and
gave me up. / was advised to try
DR.. Seth ATnold's Cough Killer, and
to my own and friends astonishment,
it cured me and / am now q well,
hearty man.-Tbomas D. Paine, jew
eIer, woonsocket, r. l." For sale
by all druggists, Price 25c., Soc.
and s1-OO per bottle
Mothers, teethtng and fretfd eha-
dren need DIR. AEnold's Soothing and
Quieting Cordial. Druggists, 25c.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-12-27
888.
Harper'S BaZar.
ILLUSTRATED.

TARPER's BAZAR is home journal It
III combines choice literature and fine art IL
Illustrations with the latest intelligence regard
ing the fashions Each number has clever &C.
rial and short stories. practical and timely es-
says. bright poems. humorous sketches, etc
It's pattern-shcet and fashion-plate supple
ments will alone help ladies to save many
times the cost of the Subscription. and papers
on social etiquette. decorative art, house-keep-
ing in all its branches. cookery, etc.. make it
useful in every household. and true promoter
of economy. Its editorials are marked by
good sense. and not a line is admitted to its
Columns that could offend the most fastidious
taste.
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rrcuTxG pTxES

SIMP1o1s-aioIsture; intense HchfnS and sttng-
ing; most at night; worse by scratching. II allowed
to continue tumors form, which often bleed and
uIceTRte, becoming very sore. SwITEE's OIHTH
stops the itching and bleeding, heels liberation and
in many cases removes the turnors. It Il equally
eff1caci0us in curing all Skin Diseases Dr.
swAYNE 4 SON, Proprietors, Philadelphias
SWAYNKs OTNTarErT cau be obtained OF druggistss
sent by mail for 90 Cents
Nov l. ISST-Iy -f-
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serUer notices the reception in that
city by Mr.. p. ii. Hughes and an
other Western Union telegraph oper-
ator, of the Presidents message of
6 900 words, without break, IN 24
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The following interesting letter
was recently received by Thomas
Locke, ESQ.,, of this county, from a
nephew who had taken trip from
Missouri to the Pacific Slope:
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-12-27
George I. Travis.
Ladies' Hair Work.

MISS IDA TUTWILER is prepared to do
1H1 Hair Work at moderate prices, and will
make Braids. Puffs. Curls, Frizzes. ETC.. at res
idence of her father. near the Baptist Church,
in Charlestown.
April /. 1S79-tf.
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James Rl. hanson, Jr.,

2 gtllS I AZ 50 fse5fsIs
nFFERS his Professional Services to the cit
~ iZens of CharlcstOwn and vicinity.
81 Office in HUNTER BUILDING. in the
rooms recently occupied by Hon. Andrew Hun
ter as Law Offices. opposite Court House,
Charlestown. West Virginia.
Am 1SSS-A.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-12-27

Chnrlcstown. Jefferson County, W. Va.
WTILL attend to cases in the several Courts
w of West Virginia, Virginia and Mary
land !l.9s 7-.z
Es- oaiee in Gibson Law Building, in Court
House yard. - - -
July Is, 1851.
National Republican., 1887-03-07
Henry Ward Reeclhef.

The most remarkable man OF family OF
remarkable men and women is about to
"crcss the river to the other side" and solve
that mysterious problem which, with US,
divides time from eternity.
Mr.. Bcecher is one Of the few men who
leave the impress OF their mentality upon
the age and the country in which they live,
and it is an evidence of not only wonderful
mental vigor, but of phenomenal activity
upon his part that he should have sue
ceeded in doing this at period OF time and
in n country where so many men of like
characteristics with himself were his COM
peers, and at time when so much history
was being made.
Mr.. Beecher first attracted marked public
attention during the agitation caused by the
troubles in Kansas. Previous to that time
he was a popular preacher, well known in
his own church and circles, but his utter
ances in the pulpit during that struggle
gave him national reputation, which has
continued to grow steadily, and has even
become international.
As preacher, lecturer, writer, politicians
lew men nave DGtll luuIG NlhtlJ lOl
TIE past thirty years than Henry Ward
Peecler. And In all these roles he has
attained eminent success. Without ever
seeking or holding Office he CONTRIBUTED
largely toward moulding the policy of his
PARTY, and his personal influence was so
great that few men in public life cared to
antagcnize him.
His writings have always commanded a
large audience, and his lectures were not
only wonderful because of the force and
vigor of their language aud the varied
learning displayed, but because no other
man has for SO long period Of time held
the platform without the slightest decrease
In the interest of his listeners.
But Mr.. BGecher's fame has its sures
foundation upon his utterances from th'
pulpit Of Plymouth Church. lie is un
questionably one of the greatest preacher
of modern times, and he was greatest as
preacher because of the broad catholicity o
his teachings. He allowed no narrow dogma
to control him. lie refused to be fettere,
or to preach Christianity within certail
limits. He was the modern apostle to tn
Gentilcs, almost as eloquent and bold as hi
great exemplar.
An active life has closed, the veil Of tn
temple has been rent. Let us hope that th
view opened on the other side is pleas
ant ore.
National Republican., 1887-03-07

not ia state" within the meaning OF the
same article.
BY some process OF logic, not known 10
the ordinary mind, the star has arrived at
the conclusion, from these decisions, that
as the District is not "a staten and terri
tory is not "a state" therefore the District
and q territory are the same in law and
politics. The same process Of reasoning
would lead to this conclusion, ia horse is
not COW, an elephant is not a COW, there
fore horse and elephant are exactly SINH
lar" This system Of reasoning may sat
isfy the star, but the public will hardly
accept IT,
To close this subject, the NATIONAL RE.
PUBLICAN asserted that the Democratic
platform adopted at Chicago did not
promise, as asserted by the star and Critic,
that none but citizens OF the District should
be appointed to offices In the District. 1t
proved more than It asserted, for II estab-
lished the fact that the convention rejected
a aproposal to include the District with the
territories In such a resolution. The Star
then asserted that II was the "intentionn
W iuNluuS luc DlsJllCb DtCdlbt IL was
territory in the sense that the term is used
in law and politics. The NATIONAL RE
PUBLICAN exploded that fallacy. Then the
star resorted to the law books to prove its
position, with what success we leave the
readers Of the NATIONAL REPUBLICAN to
determine.
The rural gentlemen, residents of the
states and territories, who were delegates
to the Democratic national convention, saw
the intent of the astute politicians from the
District Of Columbia in Offering the resolu.
tion they did was to fill the clerkships and
minor positions at the national capital with
residents of the District OF Columbia, and
therefore they so manipulated the resolu.
ticn that 1t applied only to the territories
and having succeeded in defeating this
shrewd scheme they now come to the
rational capital for their share Of the spoils
and are denominated by our evening con-
temporary as "carpet baggers."
Gentlemen Democrats Of the states and
territories, how do you like your introduc-
tion TO our national capital as carpet-bag-
gers.
National Republican., 1887-03-07

If the gentlemen who are endeavoring to
induce the President to sign the river and
harbor bill will examine the twelfth volume
of the Statutes at Large, theycan point out
a distinguished precedent. President Lin
coin signed the captured and abandoned
property act on the 9th of March, Congress
having adjourned on the Sd, as in this In
stance. 1t is stated by prominent lawyer
of this city that Senator Evarts, in his
private capacity as n lawyer, gave an opin-
ion that this did not vitiate the act, and the
clause Of the constitution referring to the
return Of bills by the President to Congress
is liable to the construction that he has a
right, within the ten days allowed for his
consideration Of measures enacted by Con.
gress, to sign any bill regularly before him,
even should Congress adjourn during the
interim.
National Republican., 1887-03-07

THE action Of Congress virtually contis-
eating the property of the Mormon Church
has been quickly followed in one of the
states. No one undertakes to defend
polygamy, but every law abiding man re.
grets to see the fundamental law of the
country violated as it has been In the anti
polygamy law, not only because of the
wrong inflicted and the principle violated,
but because Of the example set. A member
of the Michigan legislature has given notice
that he will introduce bill In that body tc
divest the bishops of the Catholic Church
of the title to all church property, and
place II in the hands Of trustees. Well, the
Congress of the United States set him the
example.
National Republican., 1887-03-07
HARRIs's BIJou TaEATER.
oJB
NEW DEPARTMENT.

NEW DEPARTMENT.
To-day we open our Shoe
Department. We wish to
announce the fact in plain
and simple language, but
we wish to be thoroughly
and clearly understood
when we say that we enter
the broad field of legitimate
competition untrammelled
by" "entangling alliances" OF
any character. Count us
out of any coordination"
to keep prices up. We buy
goods at bedrock figures.
We sell as low as we can.
How loW-you shall be the
judge when you compare
our goods and prices with
those to be found elsewhere.
We have in Stock, Styles,
and Kinds enough to suit
the million, from the tod
ding Cherub to the "Girl
of the PERIOD" from the
Leader Of the German to
the Driver of the Plow,
from the plain, common
sense style of shoe to the
most artistic and highly
turned opera boot-all-all
are here and at prices cal
culated to astonish, amaze,
surprise, and delight those
who, like ourselves, have
in the past been paying
fancy prices for decent
footwear.
Our shoe statesmen are
gentlemen educated to the
business, polite, affable, and
courteous, and whether you
want to buy or look, ex-
anime our stock and prices,
or invest in a pair of shoes,
their instructions are to
treat all visitors with the
respect and consideration
due invited guests. Their
compensation is not fixed
by the amount they sell,
and, being gentlemen, this
style of doing business ex-
actly meets their views.
Saks & Company
The Peoples Outfitters,
800 to 3O8 Seventh Street.
National Republican., 1887-03-07

THE Critic quotes part of a sentence
from the NATIONAL REPUBLICAN and calls
it ian idiotic defense of the outrage com
mitted by the President in appointing Mr..
Trotter recorder of deeds. The NATIONAL
REPUBLICAN has furnished Its evening con,
temporary with o fund of information as
to the political status of the District and as
to the Democratic platform. This 1t was
willing to do, because 1T is part of the
duty Of journal, but 1t will not under.
take the task of providing for any de
fcieucies which prevent the comprehension
CT plain facts plainly stated. That comes
within the domain Of omnipOtence.
National Republican., 1887-03-07

II is very positively stated that the
President has selected three Of the mem.
bers Of the interstate railroad commission,
and these are Col Vim. r. Morrison, Of
Illinois; Judge Cooley, CT Michigan, and
Col. Walter s, Bragg, OF Alabama. The
flrst-named gentlemen are favorably known
to every one; the latter has been for several
years chairman of the Alabama state rail-
road commission, and is lawyer of good
standing in his state.
National Republican., 1887-03-07

HERE is an important commercial and
culinary fact: Mr., Philip d. Armour, in
giving his reasons for organizing a company
for the Wholesale manufacture Of cotton
seed oil in the south, states that the use of
cotton seed oil In manufactures of lard and
hog products has grown to such an extent
in late years that his establishments alone
oil product of the United States.
National Republican., 1887-03-07

THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN has no
words but those Of sympathy for Senator
Beck in the bereavement that has come to
him. Sympathy we can offer, consolation
is not possible for one whose lifetime COM
panion has been suddenly taken from his
ID
National Republican., 1887-03-07
The Dime Museum.

The numherless friends of the Dime must,
&c are sorry to say, be disappointed awhile, as
the house viii be closed till Thursday. This
misfortune is owing TO the failure Of Lang $
Comedy Company 10 keep their contract and
the management not being notified in time to
make other engagements.
National Republican., 1887-03-07

IT understood that Puck, The Jtdge, and
Life will all do their best to fill the aching
void occasoned by the suspension of the
Congressional Record.
National Republican., 1887-03-07

The first demand Of the friends OF home
rule will be for delegate in Congress
who can voice their wishes.
National Republican., 1887-03-07

WnFN Long Island wants to enjoy an
earthquake 1t can be just as exclusive as
the Georgia Democrats when they elect
cODgressmen.
National Republican., 1887-03-07

THE pile of inverted blessings laid on the
grave of the forty ninth Congress bids fair
to reach an altitude far exceeding that Of
the Washington monument.
National Republican., 1887-03-07
MONDAY, MARCH I.
Apnusemeufs,

NArIoNAL-Nir. and Mrs. W. J. Florence.
ALBAuoHs-"Tho Gypsy Baron"
KEsNAS's-Hnllen & II ,rts First Prize Ideals.
BiIou-"MugG's Landing"
Z ST. RlNK-Jnpanese Village.
THE MANASSAS sPANoRAMA-l5th p st. h Ohio av.
National Republican., 1887-03-07

The general welfare demands an extra
session Of Congress,
National Republican., 1887-03-07

TRoTTER's friends hope his tenure OF
office will be stable.
National Republican., 1887-03-07

PORTRAITS OF the different governors,
senators, President Cleveland and his Cabi-
ret in the Foreign and Consular edition of
the NATIONAL REPUBLICAN.
National Republican., 1887-03-07

Mr.. BENEDICT is ''conhrmedn printer
whether practical" or otherwise.
National Republican., 1887-03-07

BULGARIA begins to bulge belligerently
again.